Wizkid's 14-Year-Old Son, Champz, Creates Musical History
In a stunning display of talent and lineage, Boluwatife 'Champz' Balogun, the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has officially entered the music industry with a historic debut. His first extended play project, titled 'Champion's Arrival', was released on November 11, 2025, and achieved what many veteran artists spend years pursuing.
Record-Breaking Chart Performance
Just hours after its release, the young artist's EP accomplished the remarkable feat of climbing to the number one spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums Chart. This incredible achievement saw him outperform established Nigerian artists Blaqbonez, with his project 'No Excuses', and Fola, with 'Catharsis'. The rapid ascent to the top position solidified Champz's status as one of the youngest Nigerian artists ever to reach this significant milestone.
The EP's success is particularly notable given its afternoon release time, with fans and industry watchers noting that it took merely four hours to claim the coveted number one position on the country's leading music platform.
Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The music industry and social media platforms have been buzzing with reactions to the young artist's unprecedented success. A compilation of online responses reveals a mix of awe, pride, and critical analysis.
One user, @_SammyNas, commented on the advantage of his famous lineage, noting: 'Na now I understand wetin dem mean when they sey dem born person with golden spoon'.
Another user, @RanceRider2, praised Wizkid's approach to his son's career launch: 'I like as he papa no even co-sign am at all for public, make them no say na wizkid tax he dey use'.
While celebrating the achievement, @johnsonog_ offered constructive advice: 'He's still young and I like he's style, he just needs to learn it well. Maybe he should stay in UK for a while and learn from Dave and co cos he sound like them... All the best Champs. He's just 14 guys he will do better as time goes'.
User @baedelina4u highlighted the quality of Champz's lyrical content, separate from his father's influence: 'Bro this boy really rap !!!! No he really did I was amazed... Comot Wizkid from picture listen to lyrics especially GRIND ! He really say things from him own point of view'.
Another supporter, @Its_Oladeni, praised the project's quality despite its brevity: 'He did greatness with that album, the album is short but you will enjoy every bit of it. A talented boy with soft landing.'
Following in Famous Footsteps
The musical debut draws striking parallels to his father's own early career. Wizkid himself released his first project at a similarly young age, establishing a pattern of precocious talent within the Balogun family. The EP title 'Champion's Arrival' signals both the young artist's confidence and the weight of expectation that comes with his famous surname.
Recent sightings of Champz in recording studios had hinted at an imminent musical project, but few anticipated the immediate commercial success that would follow its release. The achievement demonstrates not only the power of digital streaming platforms in launching new artists but also the evolving landscape of the Nigerian music industry, where talent and digital strategy can produce overnight success stories.
As the music community continues to process this remarkable debut, all eyes will be on Champz to see how he builds upon this explosive entrance into the competitive world of Afrobeats and whether he can translate this initial success into a sustained musical career.
